Ways to Get a Job Even with a Criminal Record

1. Ways to Get a Job Even with a Criminal Record 33% 25-40% of adults in the US have been arrested by the age of 23-- most are minor offenses. of Americans have a criminal record MILLION 4.7 More than in the US are on probation. 400,000 Criminal Records STATISTICS More than of innocent Americans have issues for incor- rectly being classified as a criminal offender What does this mean? If you are one of the millions of Americans with a criminal record, you’re not alone. Why businesses run BACKGROUND CHECKS A company may be held liable for negligible hiring The law prohibits companies from hiring criminals for certain jobs (such as a banker or a firearms dealer) KNOW YOUR RIGHTS KNOW YOUR RIGHTS According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, your employer must have authorization to run your credit report or background check. You have the right to request a copy of your credit report or background check You have the right to request a copy of your credit report or background check. Some states prohibit employers from looking into juvenile records, or looking past 5 years of criminal history. An employer cannot disqualify you unless the crime is related to the job position (in most states). If you were arrested for a crime but not convicted, you may be protect- ed. Most states have laws that ban employers from using arrest history in hiring decisions. If you believe there is a mistake on your criminal record, contact your local police and FBI. If your criminal record has been expunged, you legally do not need to put the arrest or conviction on your application or disclose it in your in- terview. Most states prohibit Employers from discriminating against people with a criminal history. Unless the crime is related to the job position, such as a banker or firearms dealer, you may be protected. Application and INTERVIEW QUESTIONS 1 2 3 First, always know your rights (see above). Second, if you were convicted of a crime that has not yet been ex- punged, be honest. Employers almost always run background checks so they will discover the truth. It’s best to state on the appli- cation or during the resume that you were convicted of a crime. Third, use this opportunity to ex- plain yourself. State why your crim- inal record does not prevent you from being a promising candidate. How did you grow as a person? Where are you now? Finally, Get references. Find people of authority and mentors to write positive recommendations for you. Get Your Criminal Record Expunged Contact your local Clerk’s office and request for your record to be expunged. You may be eligible. Contact an attorney if you need help Some criminal records cannot be expunged, these include: - Felonies in the 1st and 2nd - Misdemeanors in the violent 1st and 2nd degree - Rape or sexual battery If you are disqualified because OF YOUR CRIMINAL RECORD If you believe you were not hired because of your criminal record, ask your employer. Many States prohibit Employers from discriminating against people that have a criminal record. Who Will See Your Criminal Record? Only the people who interviewed and hired you. After getting hired, your records are to be kept confidential. FELON FRIENDLY EMPLOYERS FELON FRIENDLY EMPLOYERS Fortunately many companies see the benefit of hiring felons. You can view a list of companies that accept applications from felons here: Some felon friendly employers include: Provided information by All Rights Reserved www.nitropdf.com